Nikon D40 with 18-55mm lens Reviews: Digital SLR Camera

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This digital camera is a good all rounder. “So easy to use, no risk if you buy this nikon. i have read loads of online reviews…” Martin, Bath, England View all 718 real customer reviews

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718 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
96% of people recommend it.

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Build Quality	9.0
Ease of use	8.8
Features	8.6
Image quality	9.0
Value for money (at time of purchase)	9.2
Overall rating	9.1

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Point & shoot (6)

Experienced amateur (2)

Other (688)

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Score 9.0/10

Steve, Caernarfon , “Keen amateur”

+ Ease of use, weight, practicalilty, image quality, value for money

- None considering money

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7 of 7 people found this review helpful

purchased 19 Jan 2009

Score 9.0/10

Laura, Greenock , “Keen amateur”

+ As this is my first pro digital camera the image quality is fantastic. Even though its a 6 mega pixel .... better that an standard digital camera at 8 mega pixel

- none :)

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 18 Feb 2009

Score 9.0/10

Matt, Bicester , “Keen amateur”

+ Compact size, easy handling, quality build, image quality

- Only 3-point auto-focus, kit-lens not as solidly built as other Nikon lenses.

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 31 Dec 2007

Score 8.0/10

Andrew, Guildford , “Keen amateur”

+ Easy to use for a beginner to DSLR and good features in a quailty product

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 23 Mar 2009

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Keen amateur”

+ Great Beginner Camera for people new to DSLR, the camera has a lot of point and shoot friendly features aswell as the advanced settings for those seeking more control over the outcome of their pictures too. Dont be put off by the outdated information about lack of lens availability you can get them with ease now 18-55 kit lens and 55-200 nikon lens is all you are ever likely to need for carrying round anyway. Buy it and Enjoy!

- Slight extra cost on AF lenses but its nothing major as you will only likely buy one additional one anyway

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purchased 23 Mar 2009

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Keen amateur”

+ It is a good size, takes good quality pictures, the features on the camera are excellent. My best purchase ever!

- If carrying it around for hours, it does get heavy but a good quality camera bag can help there.

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purchased 26 Mar 2009

Score 9.0/10

Mike, Manchester , “Keen amateur”

+ Small, light, good price, good quality images. Excellent camera for first time DSLR user upgrading from film SLR or digital compact.

- Manual (book, not mode!) can be a little confusing. Ended up buying a 3rd party guide book. Doesn't appear to be any way of locking shutter open for long exposures unless you have the optional remote control.

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purchased 05 Apr 2009

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Keen amateur”

+ Great entry level Digital SLR. Super easy to use

- Lenses are expensive.

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purchased 05 Apr 2009

Score 10.0/10

Margaret, Chelmsford , “Keen amateur”

+ It is an excellant camera, the pictures are great and it is really light in comparison with similar cameras like the Cannon

- Would have liked a free case with it

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purchased 30 Mar 2009

Score 10.0/10

Jim, Leyland , “Keen amateur”

+ awesome image quality, nice size of camera

- Wish I had two

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purchased 14 Mar 2009

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Expert reviews for Nikon D40 with 18-55mm lens

PC Advisor expert review - by Gavin Stoker

The Nikon D40x is a mid-range digital SLR camera from Nikon that updates its acclaimed predecessor, the Nikon D40.

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reviewed 17 Jul 2007

PC Advisor expert review - by Michael Haynes

The D40 SLR digicam picks up where the D50 left off, and on paper, little seems to have changed. But the specifications don't tell you just how much things have evolved.

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reviewed 28 Feb 2007

Product Features

Camera Type	SLR
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
resolution (Megapixel)	6

Optical Zoom Ratio	3
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen Size in Inches	2.5
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital Zoom Ratio	1
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Face Recognition	No
A function for automatically detecting peoples faces and correctly adjusting the focus and exposure to take the best photo
Image Stabilisation	No
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Colour	Black
The main colour of the product.
Memory Card Slot	Yes
Having a memory card slot allows you to save data to a memory card and then transfer it to another device. For example you may put a photo from your camera or mobile phone onto a memory card and then plug it into your printer to print directly. Memory card slots come in many formats: Compact Flash Card Memory Stick Duo Micro SD Card MMC SD Card SDHC Card
Media Format	SD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media Format	SDHC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video Recorder	No
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	Yes
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes
Having a timer function is essential if you want to get into the shot yourself. Make sure your camera has this feature if you plan to go on holiday and capture photos of you and your friends or family having fun together.
Under Water	No
An under water feature means your camera is safe to dive with, usually between 3 and 5 metres. Most dSLR cameras will require expensive separate housing so consider investing in a waterproof digital compact first.
Dimensions (mm)	94x126x64
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Weight (g)	475
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
Body Only	No
dSLR cameras have detachable lenses and are sold in a variety of combinations. This facet lets you know whether the package your are considering comes bundled with a lens or whether it is just the body of the camera.
Resolution (Pixels)	3008x2000
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Shortest Shutter Speed	1400
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest Shutter Speed	30"
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Max. Aperture Lens 1	f3.5-f5.6
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
Filter Diameter (mm) Lens 1	52
If you want to protect your camera or camcorder lens from getting scratched you will need a filter. A filter screws on to the front of the lens. The filter diameter is the distance across the lens.
USB Port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components

Also known as: Nikon D40 + 18-55mm lens, Nikon D40 + 18-55mm, Nikon D40X 18 55MM Lens

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Manufacturer's Description

Outstanding picture quality with a design that’s easy for everyone

The lightest, most compact Nikon digital SLR ever, featuring intuitive controls and an ergonomically designed operation that even first-time SLR users can enjoy
Nikon DX Format CCD image sensor; 6.1 effective megapixels
Fast 2.5 frames per second in bursts of up to 100 JPEG frames (FINE L-size or smaller)
High-precision digital image processing algorithms produce natural-looking images with faithful color and tone reproduction
3D Color Matrix Metering II with 420-pixel RGB sensor delivers consistent and dependable automatic exposure for ideal results in most lighting conditions
Advanced 3-area AF system and the refined algorithms inherited from the advanced Nikon digital SLR cameras deliver fast, efficient and precise autofocus, while an AF-assist illuminator helps ensure top performance in dark situations
Automatic control over ISO-equivalent sensitivity from ISO 200 to 1600 plus HI 1 can also be set manually
Eight automated Digital Vari-Programs [Auto, Auto (Flash Off), Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, and Night Portrait] optimize white balance, sharpening, tone, color, saturation and hue to match the scene
Near-instant 0.18-second power-up lets photographers respond to every photographic opportunity
Versatile shutter speed control with a range from 30 to 1/4000 s, plus bulb
Creative in-camera effects and editing functions consolidated under the new Retouch menu, including D-Lighting, Red-eye correction, Trim, Monochrome settings (Black-and-white, Sepia, Cyanotype), Filter Effects (Skylight, Warm filter, Color balance), Small Picture and Image Overlay
Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with viewing angle of approx. 170 degrees in all directions
Innovative information displays can be shown in Classic, Graphic or Wallpaper format
“Assist Images” help select the appropriate settings for many camera features by showing an example image typical of that setting
Large, bright viewfinder with 0.8x magnification ensures clear view for precise composition
Fast image data transfer and recording to SD memory cards of up to 4GB capacity (SDHC compliant)
Long-life Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9 allows up to 470 images* in single-frame shooting mode on a single charge (*CIPA standard, with Built-in Flash used for 50% of the shots)
Built-in flash with Nikon’s dependable i-TTL flash control
Includes Nikon’s PictureProject software for easy control over image adjustment and management
Support for Nikon’s new Capture NX software, which provides easier access to powerful and visually intuitive enhancement tools that help tap the full potential of NEF images